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Our client, a prestigious independent school in the Berkshire area, are looking for an experience Deputy IT Manager to join their existing team. Working closely with the IT Manager, you will ensure the smooth running of IT systems, security of all IT hardware, oversee support to users via the helpdesk system, as well as providing 1st to 3rd line ICT support.

The postholder will be responsible for prioritising responses and resolutions within the service level agreement, providing support and advice to IT Technicians, developing and training members of staff, deputising for the IT Manager as required, as well as assisting with major project work.

The ideal candidate will be articulate and enthusiastic with exceptional technical knowledge, have proven IT Support skills up to 3rd line with a proactive approach to support, as well as experience in successfully running projects.

Main Duties :

Ensure that all school IT systems are fully operational within the SLA.

Maintenance and testing of back up systems and disaster recovery plans.

Upgrading systems out of normal business hours as required to ensure downtime is minimized.

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We have a very high-achieving, independent school set in beautiful grounds in the east of the London Borough of Richmond who are looking for someone to assist with all Purchase Ledger process’, Sales Ledger, assisting with payroll and other finance admin duties.
Knowledge of the education sector is advantageous, but Sage is essential (ideally sage 200)

We are currently recruiting to an experienced Finance Officer position in South West and West London for 2 sites. Both sites are independent schools and there is a requirement, post lockdown, to wok in both sites in Hammersmith and Richmond boroughs

You will have a love of education and be a firm believer in independent education. Although you may not have that background professionally.

Professionally you will have a strong understanding of financial practices especially sales ledger and have an outgoing personality to liaise with parents and staff alike. You will be able to train and communicate strong financial best practice to staff at all levels.

Our client, a coeducational secondary school and 6th form have an urgent requirement for an enthusiastic and experienced IT Technician to join their existing IT team, which operate all IT systems in-house as provide first hand experience with enterprise solutions on networking, operating systems, a wide variety of software and hardware equipment.

I am delighted with the service that ESP have provided, in particular Nick Sion, who has worked hard to secure me a position at a brilliant school in London.

He has kept in touch with me at all stages of the recruitment process and has been extremely helpful to me.

Many thanks Nick!

Justin

iSAMS Reporting Manager

Justin

2019

I was contacted by ESP regarding a potential contract, and from the first phone call over a year ago, to our continued communications they have always been courteous, professional and informative. Nick who is one of the Senior Consultants was especially helpful when organising my CV, paperwork and interviews before I started. He has also negotiated a number of extensions to my contract including a pay rise on my latest renewal.

Will, Marysia, Lewis and the whole team have also been very helpful when dealing with any queries I have had and they always go out of their way to ensure that I am always paid on time.

I would definitely recommend ESP to any contractors as they go the extra mile to make sure everything is in place, before and during the time you work for them.

Mark

2019

Nick has been amazing and has supported me whilst I was looking for my next career move. He was always available if i had any questions or queries and went above and beyond when I was going through the hiring process with my new role. Nothing was ever too much trouble and I would not be in this role I am in today without his persistence and expertise.

Luke Byrne

2019

just wanted to drop you an email to comment on the excellent service I have received from Steve. From the very beginning of the recruitment process, Steve has been professional, helpful, very responsive in communications. Ive been especially impressed by the updates I have been sent about the progress with the application without me having to chase once! Its a pleasure nowadays as this sort of service is quite rare and I feel its important to be acknowledged. Regardless of the outcome of my upcoming interview, I have been very happy to deal with ESP.

Candidate in recruitment process

2019

Steve Simms has been fantastic through the whole process, he has made what can be a stressful process into something that has been easy and relaxed. Steve took all my questions and concerns and provided me with honest and quick answers. He was always contactable and made me feel comfortable throughout.I thank Steve Simms and esp-recruit for landing me my dream job. ?

Succesfully placed candidate

June 2017

ESP is my first port of call for any new positions I need filling or new positions for myself.

Lee Dowling, IT Manager

Edge Grove School

I would personally recommend Nick and ESP to any employer or job seeker in the education sector.

Daniel James, Group MIS Analyst

Cognita Schools

I have no issue in recommending ESP to schools as well as fellow consultants and candidates looking for work.

Jan Cocksedge, School Business Management Consultant

SBM Support Ltd

Will has done me proud whenever I’ve needed him over the years and I have recommended ESP to many friends and colleagues, whether they were hiring or looking to be hired. He clearly puts effort into matching people and roles, rather than just shoe-horning unsuitable people in.

Lee Dowling, IT Manager

Edge Grove School

ESP’s thorough and professional approach to recruitment is a refreshing change, compared to other agencies who send unqualified candidates that do not meet our requirements. The standard and consistency is always good and, linked with the level of communication and understanding of our particular requirements, is most welcome.

Mark Nelson, Head of Service Delivery

Gaia Technologies Plc

ESP is my first choice for ICT, MIS and school administration staff and William’s team has never let us down. We are always confident in their delivery and they manage the whole recruitment process, allowing us to get on with our duties.

Prad Samtani, Director of IT

University College School

Throughout the four years I have worked with ESP, they have provided me with interesting and challenging IT contracts in schools. They are the best.

Cezar Negru

Independent IT Contractor

I have worked for ESP for six years as an independent SIMS consultant. They are very helpful, a pleasure to deal with and they really specialise in SIMS which is great for me.

Rob Lloyd

Independent SIMS Consultant

I have worked with ESP as a school business management consultant and as a recruiter. As a consultant, the experience is always very smooth. As a recruiter, I am always impressed with the calibre of candidates and how they hit the ground running in their new role.

Jan Cocksedge, School Business Management Consultant

SBM Support Ltd

Nick has an excellent understanding of the independent schools sector as well as the applications used within schools, specifically academic MIS offerings such as SIMS and iSAMS. His cognizance of the schools’ job market is exceptional and I have always found him to be dedicated and hard working.

Daniel James, Group MIS Analyst

Cognita Schools

I don’t know how many staff Will has hired for us this year, but they have all been excellent as have Will and his team.